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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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